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Horseshoes

HAW-rsshooz

/ˈhɔːˌrsʃuːz/

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horseshoes

Dictionary meaning

A game in which iron rings or open iron rings are thrown at a stake in the ground in the hope of encircling it.

Examples

  • We played horseshoes at the cookout.

Synonyms: quoits

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